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The Return of the Legends

Chapter 4 Fear

Word Count: 2823    |    Released on: 02/01/2024

ached for his coat on the opposite side. Securing the sword on his left waist, fa

scaped, a fleeting moment of reflection, before he raised his right hand. Suddenly, a vibrant red mask materializ

cast suspicious glares his way. Undeterred, he strode towards a room, the gazes of the sentine

orgotten my name after all these years!" Kingston greeted with a nervous giggle. Th

table. The arriving unknown took a chair, exhaling audi

thing specific," the unknown declared, produc

words. "Fear is rising again, and I cannot allow that. If you can tell me where that th

is? That thing is heavily guarded by skilled hidden assassins. No one will ever

is? What caused it, Kingston?" The unknown ro

of your duty as an assassin. Please, be at peace. Those assassins won't be killed easily; they protect that precious stone with their liv

gone soft, too relaxed that they've forgotten they will be fighting Deities! Stronger than them, these deities are powerful, and one of them can solo your entire

ast hundred years! Do not underestimate these assassins, old man!" Kingston retorte

e on Kingston without a single blink. In an instant, two shadowy figures materia

mained in their seats. The shadowy figures behind the unkn

or you'll meet your end right here. You're threatening the heads of this nation, violating a code that should have cost you

mber, we're up against Deities who claimed twenty human lives, superior beings, well-trained, yet defeated by a single deity," the unknown man remarked. Abruptly, he tra

allest tree, eclipsing even the imposing walls. With a rapier in hand, the unknown

ith a small light. In seconds, it transformed into a colossal lightning rapier,

giant gate of the West. Guards below watched in mesmerized horror as their world crumbled in an instant. Silence fell

explosion, rose from his chair, hastening to the window. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and tremors shook him as he witnessed the distant spectacle-t

that! Don't let any-" Kingston exclaimed, but before he could finish, the room erupted in blinding light, and an

he civilians in shock, kneeling amidst the wreckage. Kingston and the o

almost ourselves. Our energy is depleted, we might not be of use anymore," the two shadow swo

ing at the ruined capital. Above them, the sky lit up once again, three giant ligh

pending threat. The civilians scattered in fear, shouting. Despite the dire situ

ng in fear, the gate destroyed, and the whole capital building is turned into ashes," an unknow

ression was solemn, and he didn't even catch a sweat. He simply d

building and a reinforced gate, just leave. Protect the civilians at all costs," Kingsto

g of saving the others?! That's the Kingston I know! That's very admirable!" The unknown assassin excl

he man wearing the fox mask. The six of them threw Kunai

round from his chin, and he sighed in relief. He was about to move a finger when all of a sudden, the sky grumbled. Three thunder strikes occurred in the

egrated by my technique. Then, those knives are not that well made," thought the unkno

y civilian around! Don't let them die! That's the head's order!" The two shadow swordsmen shouted in unison. A few assass

he signaled to stop. He raised his head and looked at the sk

enigmatic silhouette in the distance. With a sinister grin, the mysteri

take matters into his own hands. However, he knew his limitations, a mere mortal facing a f

e for a revealing answer. The six mysterious assassins maintained their vigilant stance behind Kingston, wh

t the gate. Oh wait, I killed two over here, the two guards right outside the door. They're quite the unfortunate beings, but oh well, answering your question. I'm a Deity, I won't bo

cingly. He appeared in front of the two unknown shadow swordsmen, wanting to take the

t I'm guessing the two shadow guard swordsmen of the heads which every nation has, so I may suggest you step aside. I don't have time for peasant

nd the gate? How dare you!" he exclaimed as Kingston stood, scared of what's gonna h

d and we will make sure you will pay! You cause fear to our people! Don't make them think they'll let this pass!" Kingston exclaimed

myths I supposed, and the other, humans capable of handling us. Now I wonder what's that about... It made me think, how can a human, handle us deity

the fox mask. He introduced himself as he began taking steps forward towards the Deity. The deity,

ely kneeled, fearing it might be his end. A single thunder strike occurred, destroying th

about to thrust his rapier into Riyoshu's chest. It seemed Riyoshu was about to meet his en

eating giant cracks and rendering him unconscious. Lightning appeared in the air, striking him in the chest, leaving

e Deity appeared in front of him in thin air and kicked the two shadow guard swordsmen away before the

Deity grabbed the assassin's hand, used to tap him. The Deity smiled menacingly, crushing the assassin's hand. He screamed violently as Kin

d got cut. It fell to the ground, and the Deity's eyes widened in shock as he stood and looked. He blinked once, and

s out from the rest. Powerful enough that it can overwhelm a de

aring a cape, a coat, and a uniform, showing his back to the deity. He slowly turned around, revealing his calm

nown man said while stroking his sword menacingly. This made the Deity laugh

ps forward with a calm presence that startled the Deity. The deity raised his rapier and thrust it in the air in f

sassin appeared to be smoking but continued taking steps forward. He took

taunting the Deity and making him angry. Suddenly, the assassin took another step back w

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1 Chapter 1 Departing Mission2 Chapter 2 The Mission3 Chapter 3 The Seal4 Chapter 4 Fear5 Chapter 5 Uninformed6 Chapter 6 A Strong Opponent and Painful Truth7 Chapter 7 A Hashira in Action [Part]8 Chapter 8 Danger Lies Ahead9 Chapter 9 Words Cut Deeper than Swords [Stories Lies Within]10 Chapter 10 The Former Hashira *Life* [Part 2 (Kiyoroshi Rigakure)]11 Chapter 11 Recap and the Episode 12 Chapter 12 Darkness vs Light 13 Chapter 13 Who Will You Trust 14 Chapter 14 Strong ones live, weak ones die15 Chapter 15 Legends Unfolds16 Chapter 16 The Red Gem17 Chapter 17 The Duo, ÆHashira's (Part 3)18 Chapter 18 They're in Another World19 Chapter 19 The Other Masters 20 Chapter 20 The Legends 21 Chapter 21 Terror22 Chapter 22 Echoing Memories of the Past23 Chapter 23 The Awoken Beast24 Chapter 24 The Deities Versus an Old Man with Borrowed Time 25 Chapter 25 Special Chapters A Mystical Gem and The Lost Legend 26 Chapter 26 The Beginning of Different Atmospheres's 27 Chapter 27 The Dar-Lege- . . .28 Chapter 28 Necroshade, Keeper of Souls 29 Chapter 29 Monsters Among Monsters: A Surprising New World 30 Chapter 30 Time, A Memory of Ryujiro [Part 1]31 Chapter 31 Move Forward32 Chapter 32 Dream33 Chapter 33 Their Appearance is just the Beginning34 Chapter 34 Secrets35 Chapter 35 Betrayal A Memory of Ryujiro [Part 2]36 Chapter 36 What's Ahead 37 Chapter 37 Enemies Right at their Shoes38 Chapter 38 The Lost Legends & the Lost in Time39 Chapter 39 Peace and Terror40 Chapter 40 Return of the Legends, Followed by- . . .41 Chapter 41 Chaos Emerging From the Ruins42 Chapter 42 Pity43 Chapter 43 Enemies vs Enemies44 Chapter 44 An All Out War45 Chapter 45 Weaponsmith Memories of the Past [Part 3]46 Chapter 46 The Masters. . .47 Chapter 47 The Last Gem 48 Chapter 48 One Last Dream...49 Chapter 49 Preparations50 Chapter 50 Calm Before the Storm51 Chapter 51 New Threat